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Happens from time to time. They seem to stick in the fins. I think they get caught in the line and they get hooked as it pulls across similar to lining salmon. Certainly nothing intentional but an...

I’ll take that slow day of fishing anytime. Nice job.

Impellers are a ware item like brake pads and clutches. Good job replacing it before it caused any damage. Not sure why that one failed so...

Pretty close to a perfect day. Way to go with getting mother-in-law brownie points, and getting the little one involved too.

Congrats on the nice fish and time with the family. I'm jealous.

I frequently get the impression the only thing some folks like better than catching fish, is griping about not catching fish. He ain't happy unless he ain't happy syndrome.....

I haven’t been up in a couple of months, but Smud is very good about keeping it plowed. I would expect to use the lower ramp this time of year. I prefer it, as the upper has a cross slope to it.
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I'm by no means an expert, just what I've read over the years and experienced. There are so many variations on runs and timing, it can make one's head spin. Historically, the Sac had some salmon in...

There is a reason for the American River fish being a later run than the Feather and Sac. When the dams went in, the American river steelhead fishery went to nearly zero. They used Eel River...

Can’t argue with the recommendations provided, but you should know one of those outfits runs about $300 more than the other. They’ll both work, as would yours, just a matter how much you have to...

Thanks for the update.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

I believe the shad in Millerton and San Luis he is referring to are landlocked above the dam. Never fished them in those lakes, but have read a bit about it.

The fish in the river systems (Sac,...

Very true. It's a reminder of how good we have things. No way to compete with someone making $100/month in another part of the world. I'm grateful for it, and am glad folks are able to enjoy...

Lawson's Landing has them too if you didn't already find some, and are still over there.

If you're back, how'd it go?

Yes, east of Marysville. Check it out on google maps. Just checked the regs and fishing is closed from the Hwy 20 bridge upstream to the Englebright Dam. Open year round with artificial / barbless...

Lots of places to access the American. I'd probably go into Fisherman's Warehouse to get a specific recommendation.

The Yuba has access from Highway 20 which crosses it. Lots of water downstream...

Never know what the weather will ultimately be, but Hwy 88 is nothing to mess with in the snow. They plow it, but not as quick as they do 80 and 50. It’s also prone to big dumps.

I would think...

I think you’ve got the same idea I do. You’re right to point out it being tough to troll close to the bottom in deeper areas. You’re not going to catch many fish trolling 10-12’ deep in 30’ of...

Clouser minnow pattern in white with some chartreuse is the Anchovy imitation equivalent of white pickups at the sportsman show. They're everywhere, and work well.

Growing up, trolling Rebels and Bombers for stripers in the Colusa area was standard practice in the spring. Same techniques surely work in between. There are fewer stripers in the river this time...

Great report. Congrats on a fun trip. It’s trips like that, that make the daily grind worth it all. Glad you got to enjoy it.

Most striper reports from Tomales come on live bait or artificial lures cast or trolled. Seems bait caught fish are more of bycatch of guys fishing for halibut. That said, anything is possible.
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Ok, I’m going to call this tough love. The fish gods may actually smite you down for calling a day with a16# trout, plus two more over 2 feet long “slow”. The fish gods are fickle.... Calling that...

I’m not great with copying links, but google Farallon MPA and you’ll get the regs straight from the source.

Biggest issues area hitting good weather and currents. It’s a long run home if things...

Yes there is. When Fred is on a Whiskey binge he normally passes out about 2:00 so the flows are stable for a few hours, but when he wakes up, he cranks up the flows to catch up. When Barney's...

Congrats on a beauty of a Rainbow.

Anyone know if Cutthroat are more prone to predation than Rainbows, Browns or Kokanee? I know they tend to be on the dumber end when it comes to catching them,...

Well dome.